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Acebeam X65 Mini vs Fenix HT30R

What X65 Mini does better (2) and where HT30R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X65 Mini
Acebeam · 2022X65 Mini
9.7Score
2 advantages≈ $300
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Fenix HT30R
Fenix · 2022HT30R
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $280
9.5Brightness & throw7.4
9.0Light quality2.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is X65 Mini better than HT30R?

  1. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 500 lm24×
  2. Brightness levels6 vs 23×

Why is HT30R better than X65 Mini?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,403 m vs 1,500 m+7%
  2. Peak beam intensity492,100 cd vs 562,500 cd+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X65 MiniAcebeam X65 Mini≈ $3009.7
Fenix HT30RFenix HT30R≈ $2804.8
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity492,100 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,403 m1,500 m
Light sourceLEDLEP (laser-excited phosphor)
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,100 mAh—
Maximum runtime—7.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height—179 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight—264 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels62
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
LockoutYes—
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